Sterling John Petrucci JP157 7-String, Neptune Blue

Full Description

The JP Range From Sterling By Music Man

John Petrucci's collaboration with Music Man has led to some of the highest performing instruments available for the gigging guitarist. The JP range from Sterling aims to reproduce the playability and versatility of these guitars at a more affordable price point. The JP157 is the 7 string version of the JP150, which is based on the Music Man John Petrucci Signature Series JP15.

Tonewoods

The JP157 combines the warm tones of African mahogany with the stunning design of a highly figured quilted maple top, here in Neptune blue and also available in Sahara Burst. With the modern contoured body including a scooped forearm cut, the guitar is comfortable to hold and allows you to get on with the business of playing. The neck is constructed from maple which undergoes a roasting process in order to remove impurities and provide more strength. This leaves you with an incredibly resonant and stable instrument which will hold its tuning and setup extremely well despite humidity changes throughout the year. It also gives the guitar a wonderfully 'played in' feel and means that your left hand will glide up and down the neck with ease.

Easy Access Fingerboard

The roasted maple neck gives the John Petrucci signature both snap and resonance. With 24 frets and a flat 16" radius, this guitar provides an easy playing experience across the whole fingerboard. The 5-bolt neck attachment assists in reaching the top frets of the guitar, and the 25-1/2" scale length with the supplied .010-.046 gauge strings allows for easy string bends and an authoritative tone.

Active Electronics For Increased Tonal Options

The JP157 guitar features Sterling by Music Man designed pickups and an active electronic circuit (requiring 9v battery). This gives you a 12db boost, accessible via the volume control, and can be used to cut through the mix at the push of a button; ideal for those important solos. The combination of humbucking pickups and the active circuit ensures that, just like Petrucci himself, you will be able to achieve a wide variety of tones whether that be distorted riffing, liquid smooth soloing, or crystal clean picking.

Hardware Made For Reliable Performance

The JP157 features a Sterling by Music Man designed "Modern Tremolo" and is designed to provide smooth operation and an excellent ability to return to pitch after use. The guitar has high quality die-cast locking machine heads giving reliable tuning stability and allowing for quick and easy string changes. These features will ensure accurate intonation and, alongside an easily adjusted truss rod, guarantee that the guitar will stand up to the rigors of gigging and rehearsing.

John Petrucci

As long time guitarist for the band Dream Theater, alongside many other side-projects, John Petrucci is well regarded as one of Progressive Rock Music's living legends. He blends a virtuoso technique with complex and well thought out musical compositions to make a truly individual name for himself. He demands the very best of his instruments to last through repeated world tours and recording sessions. His signature Sterling guitars are a reflection of his attention to detail and the high demands he places on his instruments, both in terms of reliability and versatility.

Features

• 7 String Guitar With Active Preamp
• Fast playing neck with 16" radius, 25-1/2" scale length, and 24 frets
• African mahogany and beautiful maple top for warm tone and stylish design
• Locking tuners and a modern tremolo for accurate tuning stability
• Roasted maple neck ensures excellent resonance and stability

Specifications

Body

• Series: JP
• Body Top: Quilted maple
• Body Back:African mahogany
• Body Shape: Modern contoured double cutaway
• Body Finish: Gloss
• Body Colour: Neptune Blue

Neck

• Neck Material: Roasted maple
• Neck Shape: Slim 60mm, flat middle section
• Neck Attachment: 5 bolt, easy access joint
• Neck Adjustment: Single action truss rod, body end wheel
• Scale Length: 25-1/2"
• Fingerboard Radius: 16"
• Fingerboard: Roasted maple
• Number of Frets: 24
• Nut Width: 42mm

Hardware & Electronics

• Bridge Pickup: Sterling humbucker
• Neck Pickup: Sterling humbucker
• Controls: 1 Volume w/ Active 9V Powered 12dB Push-Push Boost, 1 tone
• Pickup Switching: 3-way pickup selector
• Electronics: Active 12db boost (requires 9V battery)
• Hardware: Chrome
• Bridge: Modern tremolo
• Tuning Machines: Locking
• Strings: 7-string: .010 - .056